Blake Lively delivers powerful message on survival and influence amid legal struggles at Time100 Gala

At the prestigious Time100 Gala in New York City, Blake Lively took the stage and delivered a stirring speech, sharing deeply personal reflections on trauma, resilience and the significance of speaking out. Without directly naming anyone, Lively alluded to her ongoing legal battle with actor Justin Baldoni, carefully weaving her experiences into a broader narrative about the power and responsibility that come with having a public voice.

Standing hand-in-hand with her mother, a survivor of violence herself—Lively emphasized how influence carries weight. Although she refrained from mentioning Baldoni or the sexual harassment allegations against him directly, her words clearly echoed the emotional journey she has faced in the past two years. “Who and what we stand up for, what we remain silent about and what we choose to profit from versus what we truly live by, all of it matters,” Lively declared according to USA Today.

During her heartfelt address, Lively spoke of the generations of women who had paved the way for voices like hers to be heard. “I have so much to say about the last two years of my life, but tonight is not the forum,” she said instead choosing to focus on the empowerment that comes from survival and solidarity.

One of the most moving moments of the evening came when Lively recounted her mother’s harrowing past. Her mother had survived a violent attack by a coworker while raising three young children, long before Blake was born. Lively credited another brave woman’s story, heard on the radio as the reason her mother found the strength to fight back and survive. “Because that woman shared her painful graphic experience instead of hiding in shame my mother is alive today,” Lively said, as highlighted by USA Today.

Her husband, actor Ryan Reynolds was also by her side throughout the evening, posing for photos and offering quiet support. In her speech, Lively warmly acknowledged “every man including my sweet husband who are kind and good even when no one is watching.”

Blake Lively’s powerful message received a standing ovation from the crowd, marking a fitting close to the gala’s evening of celebrations. Even as she navigates personal legal battle , her ability to channel pain into strength and inspire others to do the same was a resonant reminder of why she was honored as one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of the year.